Adjustable height table for in water use

ABSTRACT

A portable table, preferably rust resistant in nature, for in-water use which includes a table top fitted to be removably mounted to an auger pole. The table top height on the auger pole being adjustable to the depth of the water. The auger pole being comprised of two parts, the bottom part being an auger, and the top part being a hollow tubular rod. The auger functions as an anchor to hold the pole upright. The rod functions as a support pole for the table top as well as an insert for an umbrella.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional PatentApplication No. 63/285,007, filed on Dec. 1, 2021, which is incorporatedby reference herein its entirety.

BACKGROUND Field of the Invention

The present invention generally relates to portable outdoor tables andparticularly a portable outdoor table intended to be used in water.

Description of the Related Art

While wading in lakes, ponds, bays, or any other body of water that isformed into the Earth, it is often desirable to have a table to gatheraround while standing in the shallow end of the water (sandbars, shoals,and the like). Such a table is securely mounted to a support pole abovethe water and is preferably adjustable in height to accommodate for thedepth of water the people gather in. Furthermore, such a table isdetachable and easily transported (portable).

Portable outdoor tables devised to be affixed to support poles are wellknown in the prior art. These devices are designed to provide a tablefor outdoor use that can be supported on uneven surfaces such asbeaches. Examples of which are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. Des. 364,048(Winslow, Sr.), U.S. Pat. Des. No. 366,372 (Skarda, Jr.), U.S. Pat. Des.No. 858,160 (Flores), U.S. Pat. No. 2,607,648 (Metcalf), U.S. Pat. No.2,799,543 (Tomasaselli), U.S. Pat. No. 3,624,732 (Bowden), U.S. Pat. No.4,920,897 (Reed et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 5,197,394 (Schmidt), U.S. Pat.No. 5,762,004 (Vashon et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 6,487,977 (Williams), U.S.Pat. No. 6,705,240 (Block et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 9,220,337 (Wenzel),U.S. Pat. No. 9,706,834 (Taylor), U.S. Pat. No. 10,722,025 (Flores),(Kraker), 20,100,163,086 (Chavez), 20,140,102,337 (Ralph), and (Price).All of the above-mentioned patents are ground inserted tables ofdifferent variations and configurations. They consist of many differentmaterials and have multiple purposes.

All of the above-mentioned patents include ground inserted tables. Thisis accomplished by different methods. Support poles that are inserted byauger are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Des. No. 366,372 (Skarda, Jr.), U.S.Pat. No. 4,920,897 (Reed et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 6,487,977 (Williams),20,040,129,184 (Kraker), 20,140,102,337 (Ralph), and 20,190,053,588(Price).

Many of the above-mentioned patents are portable, as disclosed in U.S.Pat. Des. No. 858,160 (Flores), U.S. Pat. No. 2,607,648 (Metcalf), U.S.Pat. No. 2,799,543 (Tomasaselli), U.S. Pat. No. 5,197,394 (Schmidt),U.S. Pat. No. 5,762,004 (Vashon et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 6,487,977(Williams), U.S. Pat. No. 6,705,240 (Block et al.), U.S. Pat. No.9,220,337 (Wenzel), U.S. Pat. No. 9,706,834 (Taylor), U.S. Pat. No.10,722,025 (Flores), 20,100,163,086 (Chavez), 20,140,102,337 (Ralph),and (Price).

All of the above-mentioned patents are intended for on land use. None ofthe above inventions and patents, taken either singularly or incombination, is seen to disclose a portable outdoor table designed to beused in water.

SUMMARY

The present invention is an adjustable height table for in-water use.The invention consists of a hollow support pole with an auger bottom anda mountable table top. A rod is inserted through a hole provided in thesupport pole and used as a wench to securely anchor the support pole inan upright position, by means of the auger, into the soil underwater.The mountable table top is affixed to the support pole at a suitableheight that is above the water.

Accordingly, it is a principal object of the invention to provide asupport pole that may be securely anchored into the soil beneath waterso that a table top may be affixed in the water. The mountable table topis adjustable in height on the support pole so that it may be used invariable depths of water.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a gathering placefor people in the water.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a place tostore food, drinks, or other personal items above water. This isaccomplished by the planar table top surface as well as cup holders andside rails to help keep the objects in place.

Another feature of the present invention is the hollow support pole actsas an umbrella holder to provide shade while in the water.

Furthermore, the table top mount on its bottom side is interchangeableso that it may be used on a variety of poles. The mount may be swappedout so that the table top can transfer from the ground inserted supportpole to a boat pole, therefore, allowing the table top be used in wateror on a boat. This interchangeable mounting system is comprised of twoguide rails and a latch on the bottom of the table top. Variations ofmounts may be adapted to the bottom of the table top by means of a hookthat the table top latch may securely connect with.

Other features and variations of the present invention may include aportable carrying case and/or additional table tops, pole mounts, andinterchangeable mounting systems.

Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparentfrom the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an adjustable height table top forin-water use mounted to a hollow auger support pole with an umbrellainserted into it, shown in use, in the water according to the presentinvention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of an adjustable height table top forin-water use mounted to a hollow auger support pole with an umbrellainserted into it according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an elevation view of an adjustable height table top forin-water use mounted to a hollow auger support pole with an umbrellainserted into it according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the bottom side of the mountable tabletop according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the bottom side of the mountable tabletop with the auger pole mount latched onto it according to the presentinvention.

FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the bottom side of the mountable tabletop with the boat pole mount latched onto it according to the presentinvention.

FIG. 7 is an isometric view of an adjustable height table top for inwater use mounted to a boat pole, shown in use, on a boat according tothe present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to a portable outdoor table intended to beused in water. The present invention as shown in FIGS. 1-3 is made up ofa mountable table top 10 and a hollow support pole 12 with and auger 14bottom. Both the mountable table top 10 and the hollow support pole 12with an auger 14 bottom are preferably rust resistant in nature.

As FIG. 1 shows, the intent of the present invention is to provide amountable table top 10 that may be used in water 40. This isaccomplished by inserting a rod into a hole 18 provided in the hollowsupport pole 12 and using the rod as a wench to securely anchor thehollow support pole 12 in an upright position, by means of the auger 14,into the soil 42 underwater. The mountable table top 10 is then affixedto the hollow support pole 12 at a height that is suitable to the depthof the water 40 the assembly is being used in. This is accomplished bytightening the knob 20 that is provided on the auger pole mount 36 oncethe mountable table top 10 is in the desired position.

The mountable table top 10 provides a place for people to gather aroundin the water and store their food, drinks, and other personal items.This is accomplished by the planar surface of the mountable table top10, as well as multiple cup holders 24 and side rails 26 around theperimeter of the mountable table top 10.

The hollow support pole 12 also provides means for an umbrella 16 to beinserted, thus providing shade for people to gather around in the water40.

As FIG. 2 shows, all components of the assembly are detachable andportable. By loosening the knob 20 on the auger pole mount 36, allcomponents may be dissembled and transported. In alternate variations ofthe present invention, all components may be stored in a portablecarrying case.

FIG. 3 provides an elevation view of the mountable table top 10 affixedto the hollow support pole 12 with an umbrella 16 inserted into it. Thisview provides a good representation of how the mountable table top 10 iseasily adjustable in height and may slide up and down the hollow supportpole 12 to accommodate for variable depths of water 40. Once themountable table top 10 is at a suitable height, it is tightened down onthe hollow support pole 12 by means of the knob 20 on the auger polemount 36.

FIG. 4 shows the bottom side of the mountable table top 10. As depicted,the bottom side of the mountable table top 10, provides a hole 28 inwhich the hollow auger pole 12 may pass through, multiple cup holderholes 22 in which cup holders 24 may be inserted into, and a latch 30which allows multiple variations of mounts to be attached to the bottomside of the mountable table top 10.

FIG. 5 shows the bottom side of the mountable table top 10 with an augerpole mount 36 attached to it. The auger pole mount 36 is attached to themountable table top 10 by means of a hook 34 that the latch 32 on thebottom side of the mountable table top 10 may connect with. The augerpole mount 36 also includes a knob 20—that is tightened, once themountable table top 10 is in the desired position, on the hollow augerpole 12 as it passes through the tube on the auger pole mount 36.

FIG. 6 shows the bottom side of the mountable table top 10 with a boatpole mount 38 attached to it. The boat pole mount 38 is attached to themountable table top 10 by means of a hook 34 that the latch 32 on thebottom side of the mountable table top 10 may connect with. The boatpole mount 38 attaches to the boat pole 44 by means of the desired boatpole manufacturer. Variations of boat pole mounts can be made toaccommodate for a variety of boat pole manufacturers.

FIG. 7 shows a variation of the present invention's use. By attaching aboat pole mount 38 to the bottom side of the mountable table top 10, bymeans of the interchangeable mounting system (side rails 30 and latch32), the mountable table top 10 may be affixed to a boat pole 44, thusallowing the mountable table top 10 to be used on a boat. People maygather around the mountable table top 10 while sitting on their boatseats 46.

I claim:
 1. A portable table designed to be affixed in the water,comprising: an upstanding hollow support pole, said pole member havingan auger; said auger attached to the bottom of said support pole,whereby said support pole may be screwed into the soil beneath thewater; a hole drilled through said support pole, in which a rod can beinserted to be used as a wench to screw said support pole into theground; a table top, said table top having a mount on the bottom surfaceto be affixed to said support pole; the height of said table top beingadjustable on said support pole to accommodate for variable depths ofwater.
 2. A portable table designed to be affixed in the water asrecited in claim 1, having a planar table top surface.
 3. A portabletable designed to be affixed in the water as recited in claim 2,including at least one cup holder in said planar table top surface.
 4. Aportable table designed to be affixed in the water as recited in claim2, including side rails on said planar table top surface.
 5. A portabletable designed to be affixed in the water as recited in claim 4, whereinsaid table top is fabricated from a rust resistant material.
 6. Aportable table designed to be affixed in the water as recited in claim1, wherein said support pole is fabricated from a rust resistantmaterial.
 7. A portable table designed to be affixed in the water asrecited in claim 6, wherein said support pole is hollow in nature andmay be used as an in-water umbrella holder.
 8. A portable table designedto be affixed in the water as recited in claim 1, wherein the table topmount is interchangeable so that the table top may be used in water oron a boat.